Ledra Street

This is a very famous street in the capital, Nicosia, not only because it is littered with small restaurants and lots of shopping opportunities, but also because it leads straight to the crossing point between the Greek and the Occupied sides of the island.
You can spend an entire day out on this one little street, starting from one end and working your way to the other, going through a handful of delicious little restaurants and shisha places to spend time sampling their wares at. One small recommendation is the Papafilippou ice cream store towards the end, a delicious end to any meal. If you have the time and inclination, as well as your passport on you (you...
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Limassol

Travel Tips

The awesome thing about working in the hospitality industry is that you get to travel quite a bit and stay at a host of different hotels.
Below you can find some of the most important tips to ensure a smooth experience.
Try to be flexible
Always add 1 or 2 days as a kind of buffer zone when booking a holiday; no one wants or expects anything to go wrong but it does occasionally happen, and most important of all is to be patient!
Learn some common phrases of the local language
You’d be surprised how far a simple “Hello” or “Thank you” can go with the locals.
Always have copies of important documents
Make photocopies o...
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Nicosia

My day out in Old Nicosia

Today started with me getting up at around 7am to get ready for the day ahead. I packed and had breakfast, and then I walked to the beach to grab the intercity bus to Nicosia. The bus left at 9am and we arrived sometime around 10:20. I then took a city bus towards the apartment I rented and had to look a bit to find the right street. The landlady showed me the studio; it was quite small but had everything I needed, and by everything I mean air conditioning. Nicosia is not on the coast and is even hotter, at around 38 degrees Celsius; air condition is a must have.
It took me about 20 minutes to get into the old city by foot and I needed a while to orient myself...
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Limassol

Foinikoudes Promenade

The palm tree promenade in the city of Larnaka is the place for a perfect day out; be it with the family or alone, there are a myriad of activities to be done.
The promenade is a long stretch of road, on one side being a host of hotels, apartments and restaurants, and on the other being the Finikoudes beach. It does not get easier to get to a beach, you literally step out of the hotel/restaurant and it is a few steps away for your enjoyment.
This is a fantastic place for the family as everything you could want is within a small walking distance. There are a host of dining options to suit every taste, from steakhouses, to international cuisine and everything in betwe...
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Ayia Napa

Summer in Ayia Napa

Ayia Napa, the party city known for its nightlife.
With over 80 bars and a wide choice of clubs there is something for everyone here, which is why every summer people from all over Europe flock to it. Below is some useful information and tips on when and what to visit.
Best time to visit
Late June until early August is the busiest time; this is when most international DJ’s and special guest appearances usually happen. Most bars and clubs stay open until October, so you can still enjoy the nightlife if you come a bit later.
Best bars to visit
Ambassaden – One of the busiest bars during the whole season
Bazaar Bar – Best RnB bar, filled ...
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